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Due to a rise in local reports, #CyberSafeWarks want to provide the residents of Warwickshire with information and advice on the dangers of sextortion scams, protection advice and where to report if you’ve fallen victim!
In this month's edition we're raising awareness of ticket fraud, tax credit scams, scam calls "matching" mobile numbers, vaccine passport scams and more!
New warning from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB)
Under-18s who want nude pictures or videos of themselves removed from the internet can now report the images through an online tool.
Action Fraud is warning the public to take extra care when buying tickets for festivals and events online, as figures from the national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime reveal almost £1 million has been lost to ticket fraud so far this year.
Tax credits customers should be vigilant and alert to potential scams, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned, as the remaining annual renewal packs will arrive in the post this week.
In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of phishing, fake Currys email, Holiday scams and and investment fraud!
The City of London Police is urging the public to remain vigilant when it comes to suspicious messages, after reports of emails, text messages and phone calls designed to harvest your personal and financial details, increased during the coronavirus pandemic.
Figures released by the City of London Police show criminals continue to use popular social media apps to advertise investment scams and contact potential victims.
Action Fraud is warning the public to remain vigilant against holiday fraud, as travel restrictions begin to ease.
In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of holiday scams, fake British Gas emails, pension scams and and fake DVLA emails!
New warning from UK Finance as lockdown restrictions start to ease.
Every year we’re able to do more and more online. From sending messages to sorting out our finances, today we can do it from our phones and tablets wherever we are. But the more we can do online, the more we’re exposed to hazards. Cybersafe is here to help you stay safe online, so you can browse to your heart’s content, knowing you’re protected against scams, fraud and security problems.
If you’re the victim of a cyber crime, or you know of a current online scam, report it here.
If you need some advice dealing with cyber safety there’s always someone to talk to.
Avoid public Wi-Fi for any shopping, banking or entering of any personal information
Please take a look at @natonlinesafety 's brilliant new guide on getting to grips with deepfakes: what they are, why they pose an #OnlineSafety risk ... and how to spot them! 🔍 #WarksCyberProtect
Watch out for suspicious emails such as fake TV license scams! Always questions unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it's a scam. NEVER automatically click in a link in an unexpected email or text! #WarksCyberProtect
If you receive any unsolicited communication, whether it's a cold call, email or a text message, NEVER give out any personal or financial information. If you are in anyway suspicious, don't be rushed, it is most likely a scam! #WarksCyberProtect
If it sounds too good to be true, it most likely is! Don’t fall victim to advance-fee scams. Look out for telling signs of phishing emails if they are offering large sums of money from competitions that you can’t even remember entering! #WarksCyberProtect
Avoid Phishing scams. Beware of suspicious emails and phone calls Phishing scams are a constant threat - using various social engineering. Accept Nothing Believe No-one Confirm Everything yourself #WarksCyberProtect
Received an email about your account? Always go to the site or service through a known and trusted method, to verify the authenticity of the account issue. NEVER click on the links or attachments in unexpected emails. #WarksCyberProtect
Devices can be corrupted by criminal malicious ransomware on your computer that blocks and holds your data. Data backup to an external hardrive or cloud-based storage can help you protect and restore your data when something goes wrong! #WarksCyberProtect
Computer hardware can fail, data can be corrupted, computers can be lost, stolen, or destroyed. Data backup to an external hardrive or cloud-based storage can help you protect and restore your data when something goes wrong! #WarksCyberProtect